About this trip

Discover Guatemala, one of the hidden wonders of the travel world. Encounter a country rich in a diversity of culture, natural beauty, and adventure. On this journey you will enjoy local biking, hiking, kayaking, Mayan ruin visits, and more.

Highlights of this adventure include strolling through the amazingly well-preserved colonial town of Antigua, with its cobblestone streets, ruins, elaborate churches, and a bustling market, visiting the beautiful Lake Atitlan, surrounded by 3 dormant volcanoes, and exploring the rich history of the Tikal Mayan ruins.

Return from this action-packed escape inspired by both the rugged beauty of the land as well as the warmth and loveliness of the people.

After waking up in a very warm place, we will get breakfast in the hotel. After this you will get your kayak to start the activity for today.

In the first part of the tour, our paddle takes us westward along the north shore of Atitlan for 1.5-2 hours, passing by tiny villages perched on the sides of the sheer ridges that rise up from the azure waters of the lake. Depending on weather – and speed of the kayak group - there are opportunities to stop for a dip and/or cliff-jump. We will eventually arrive to our destination between the villages of Tzununá and San Marcos La Laguna where we will trade our kayaks for our daypacks and hiking shoes.

Climbing out of town on the lake trail which connects village to village, we’re treated to spectacular views of volcanoes San Pedro, Tolimán andAtitlán. We’ll pass through small villages as we follow the shoreline for approx 1.5 hours, eventually returning back to Jaibalito and Casa delMundo. After a hearty and well-earned lunch at the hotel after the lunch we will pack our luggate to be ready to go by boat to the dock to cath our bus to do this time direct to Guatemala city to host in a hotel close to the airport for easy acces tomorrow for our flight.

Today we will have an early transfer to Guatemala City to catch our domestic flight to Flores in the north of Guatemala. Private transfer will take you to your hotel in the island of Flores 1 hour distance from Tikal National Park. Unpack your luggage, in the afternoon the guide will come to pick you up to go for around 1.5 hours to go to Yaxha ruins National park to take a sunset tour.

Today you will visit the famous Tikal National Park to see the amazing Mayan ruins. Tikal is known world-wide for its impressive pyramids and sprawling ruins. The UNESCO World Heritage hosts a former capital of one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancientM aya, and boasts the tallest pre-Colombian structure in the Americas, Temple IV standing at 70 meters (270ft).

You will spend the day with your expert guide exploring this vast complex of temples and pyramids until late in the afternoon. During your visit you will have the opportunity to see all the major sites of interest including Temples I, II, II, IV, and V, Lost World, Complex Q, The Great Plaza, The Window Palace, and more.

Keep an eye out for lots of wildlife along the tour and enjoy the sights and sounds of the jungle. You will have time enjoy lunch in the park and have time to explore on your own.

In the afternoon you will return to Flores and fly back to Guatemala City. You will stay in Guatemala city tonight.

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Join with runners from around the world as you accept the challenge of a 10k, 21k, or a full 42k route on dramatic, stunning and unique courses. But that is just the last day of what is the most intense, powerful and purposeful week of your life as you visit and work with the exact organisations your race and your fundraising is supporting.
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Reviews

The trip itself was great, brilliant guides and amazing things to see. The organising and communications from the old town outfitters was poor - we had three different versions of timings and itineraries! It would have also been better if we’d had more free time at the lake (as at least one itinerary suggested...) as all the steps and the post marathon body did need a bit more tlc than it got on this trip

An amazing experience. Everything was so well organised - the team really go out of their way to make sure that everyone has an unforgettable experience. A great mix of travel, meeting some amazing people, giving back and running in a stunning national park. The run is suitable for anyone - from people walking the 10k to people completing their 50th Marathon! If you are thinking of booking Nepal 2020 then do it - you won't regret it!

An absolutely incredible week, and a totally unique experience. I’d echo the other reviews – Impact week’s are not your typical tourist trip: we got hands on helping rebuild a mountain road, had our eye’s opened with some challenging but inspiring charity visits, stayed in a fantastic location with some of the most stunning views, and best of all shared it all with some amazing people. I’d highly recommend Impact trips for anyone travelling solo, they’re a great way to meet a real mix of people from all over the world who are brought so closely together by the experiences over the week.

What a trip!!! It covered every emotion.
The team at Impact we’re fantastic, looked after us. Ensured we had time to sight see. They arranged a guide to take us around Kathmandu, showing us everything from Monkey Temple to the Palace of the late King..
Not forgetting why I was there we visited some of the projects that Impact are helping which was very eye opening. Nearly had me in tears! Made me what to help even more!!
The people that were on this trip were from all over the world and made a fantastic collective group, I laughed every day until tears were rolling down my cheers!!
The Impact team, as well as the locals, looked after us so well. Many of us took a while to get back to normal life on return to the day job!!
The local food, although basic, was lovely. Very taste, filling and plentiful. (Needed to be after the work we did, helping to clear the storm ditches!! lol ) I cant wait until I can arrange to go on another Impact trip, work permitting!!